A photo of one of the rooftops at Nijo Castle in Kyoto. I originally took the photo as inspiration for a weave pattern. I can see it so clearly as a weave.
However, since being home, I started to knit the 'alexandria cowl'. It is a gift to a friend in Japan and hopefully she will get it in time for their cold winter. As I knitted, I kept seeing the image of the rooftop in my mind, especially in this colour.
I love the texture, the contrast of thick and thin creating these ridges.
I have knitted this before and had also given it away. I think I will end up knitting it a third time (and hopefully the last time, for myself).
In the meantime, this edition has been re-named the 'rooftop cowl'.
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2 comments:
They used to make roof tiles in the surrounding Kawara Machi (literally, the town of roof tiles). I don't know if there are any such industry left, but the address remains.
I love your knitting: I think it's a very special gift for your friend. Brava.
great rendition!lucky friend.
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